Manchester in the 80s, three 18-year-old undergraduates move into a house and start a friendship that will last for years, not that there is any suggestion that it will last longer than a week at first.
Edinburgh Fringe
Top tips among a wealth of comedy talent
There’s a wealth of comedy talent on show at the Fringe. VLADIMIR MCTAVISH offers some of his favourites GARETH MUTCH WANTS MUTCH MORE Gilded Balloon Rose Theatre, Rose Street 8.30pm Gareth Mutch has been around for a few years now, so it is surprising to find out how young he still is. His stage presence and […]
Gospel tribute to Scots who fought US slavery
Fringe musical: Henry Box Brown New York gospel singers and Broadway actors from a new Edinburgh Fringe musical gathered around a statue of Abraham Lincoln and sang Amazing Grace in tribute to the Scots who fought against slavery in the American Civil War. Henry Box Brown is a musical based on the true story of an American […]
Pick of the comedy crop in bumper Fringe year
Everyone in comedy I’ve talked to in the past month, comedians, producers, venue owners and promoters alike, say that their Fringe sales for this year are markedly up on 2017…
Bite-size delights and a recital to savour
Fringe review – The Big Breakfast (rating: 5/5) Piano Music of Erik Satie (rating : 5/5) A day off and an opportunity to grab a few quick shows, especially early in the day which is an added pleasure for those who may have other commitments later on. The Big Breakfast offers three “menus” of ten-minute […]